Notes About The Poem

My 10 year old grandson was over this weekend.

The Cuckoo Clock doesn’t Tattle

still bright orange rinds around juice,
mixing with a few very green leaves,
mixing ultimately with fried rice
and chicken; no peas or carrots.

finally in the mouth, hands
letting go of virtual reality,
face cleansed of sweat;
finally eating at two o’clock.

yes…yes, earlier hot chocolate
with teeny tiny marshmallows.
wake up time was ten o’clock.

the cuckoo clock, doesn’t tattle;
stays silent. at my grandma’s house,
the little birdy checked on us,
not only on the hour with
subsequent cuckoos,
but every half hour too.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Eslinger Avatar
February 28, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Aha! Caught! But only with internal consequence, WHAT A GREAT WRITE! Brought me needed smile to start my day. Fav-ing cause i’ll never think of a cook ooo the same way again! Be well!
Rodrigues Avatar
February 28, 2025 at 9:08 PM
I appreciate you so much, Sally! Thank you! Hugs and blessings!
Wolf Avatar
February 24, 2025 at 8:50 PM
At least cuckoo clock doesn't ask to know your location 'every other screen!' lol. ~ Coo-coo
Rodrigues Avatar
February 25, 2025 at 4:47 AM
LOL! My grand was eating his leftovers. He has his own time schedule. He usually eats pancakes. I made them and bacon too, but he was not hungry. Every kid is different. This is my youngest grand out of 6.
Mckeithan Avatar
February 24, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Good one Kim. Granma spoiling the little one!
Rodrigues Avatar
February 24, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Thank you, Oliver!
Proxenos Avatar
February 23, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Well it seems an early morning rise is just right for an early morning excellent write. Maybe the cuckoo clock had its reason. Loved your poem my dear friend. HUGS AND BLESSINGS Jennifer.
Rodrigues Avatar
February 24, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Thank you, Jennifer :)
Hind Avatar
February 23, 2025 at 7:54 PM
LOL so cute! :) <3
Rodrigues Avatar
February 24, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Thank you, Paige!
De Beaulieu Avatar
February 23, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Hello Kim Rodrigues, I like the cuckoo clock. I like the chimes of the sound. Hugs. /Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
February 24, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Hello Kim Rodrigues, Oh that is wonderful. is it the same music or does it change? Hugs. /Darlene/
Rodrigues Avatar
February 24, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Mine plays music too :)
Rodrigues Avatar
February 24, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Mine plays music too :)
Rodrigues Avatar
February 24, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Mine plays music too :)
Greenhough Avatar
February 23, 2025 at 1:36 PM
The clock seems to worry a lot. It's good to get a little extra sleep when you can. Then you'll be ready to write a special poem like this one.
Rodrigues Avatar
February 23, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Oh, I was up long before my grandson…lol
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